October 3, 2009 marks the 6th annual International Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day, brought to you by IMBA (International Mountain Bike Association).
There are events going on everywhere across the USA and around the World. To find an event near you, check the map on IMBA’s Website. The deadline to register an event is September 15th so you still have a few days. Read more…
The annual Folsom Cyclebration is happening this weekend starting Friday, September 11, 2009. This a family friendly biking event geared towards everyone… road biking, mountain biking, cruising, cyclocross… you name it.
Mountain bike events include Fam Jam dirt jumping under the lights–mini vendor fair, Mountain Bike Time Trial, Mammoth Bar Downhill Race, Folsom Lake XC Mountain Bike Race and Cyclocross at Negro Bar.
Folsom Cyclebration is considered Northern California’s most fun, family-friendly weekend of bicycle riding and racing.
Visit Folsom Cyclebration for complete details on the event.
The 18th Annual Kernville Fat Tire Festival is taking place October 16-18, 2009. This years theme.. Monster Mash. The great thing about The Kernville Fat Tire Festival is it has something for all levels of mountain bikers from beginner to extreme.
Complete festival details and how to register can be found on the Mtn River Website.
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The Jersey Off-Road Bicycle Association (JORBA) presents the 2nd Annual JORBA Bike Festival. The JORBA Bike Festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2009, at the Waterloo Concert Field, 10 Kinney Road, Stanhope, NJ.
The goal of the “fest” is to promote responsible trail stewardship and cycling advocacy and awareness in New Jersey. The festival will feature events and activities for all ages and multiple cycling disciplines; mountain, cruiser, BMX, unicycles, you name it. All are encouraged to visit and enjoy this fun filled day, for the whole family. JORBA
Highlights of the festival include…
For complete details and Event Schedule visit the JORBA site.
The annual Michigan Mountain Bike Festival is happening again this year at Hanson Hills in Grayling, MI. this coming Laybor Day weekend.
According to the Michigan Mountain Bike Associating forum, this years event is FREE.. including camping.
For more details check the MMBA Forum.
There is also some pretty good information in the Portland Examiner.
Food will be served at the “Dollar Diner” Friday and Saturday. Visitors are welcome to bring their favorite beverages in a cooler. Grayling also has several restaurants that provide affordable dining.
The bike festival will include a mountain bike cross country race starting on the trails at Hartwick Pines State Park. The race will move along the non-motorized pathway to Hanson Hills Recreation Area where riders will complete one lap on the mountain bike trails. The race distance is 28 miles. Entry for the mountain bike race is $10.
The July Mountain Bike Oregon festival has past. Word is… it was a great gathering and everybody is pumped up for August MBO.
Just got word that Mountain Bike Oregon has assembled nearly 70 guides for August MBO and are about to cap the application / registration. So if you want to be an MBO Guide for August… today is probably gonna be your last opportunity.
See you at August MBO.
Downieville Classic Mountain Bike Race and Festival is on for July 10-12 2009. The race is sold out but any trip to Downieville is sure to come with some fascinating stories. According the official website there is a waiting list of about 100 riders. BUT.. there is some contest going on sponsored by Santa Cruz. Anyway check out the Downieville Classic website for complete details.
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Wildflower Rush is Crested Butte’s biggest mountain bike race of the year and it’s happening June 20-21, 2009. For complete details on the event visit the Crested Butte website.
After you rest up from Wildflower Rush… it’s time to get your tread on as Fat Tire Bike Week happens June 24 – 28, 2009. So if you’re anywhere within 200 or so miles of Crested Butte, then you don’t have any excuses of why you can’t drop in for a quick week of mountain biking in Crested Butte.